In a strategic move, Bangladesh has opted to bat first in their third T20I against the West Indies, following a successful toss. This decision reflects the team’s bold approach as they aim to leave a mark in the ongoing series.
Context of the Match
The match is being held in Chattogram, where the West Indies had previously chosen to bat first in the last two encounters. Under the captaincy of Roston Chase, the visitors have already secured the series by winning the first two matches of this T20I series.
Team Changes
Bangladesh’s squad for this match sees several notable changes. They are missing key players Towhid Hridoy, Shamim Hossain, Tanzim Hasan, and Mustafizur Rahman. In their place, the team has introduced:
- Shoriful Islam
- Mahedi Hasan
- Parvez Hossain Emon
- Nurul Hasan
The West Indies have also made adjustments to their lineup, choosing to rest several players, including:
- Shai Hope
- Sherfane Rutherford
- Jayden Seales
They have brought in fresh faces, such as:
- Amir Jangoo
- Gudakesh Motie
- Ackeem Auguste
Squads for the Match
The final XI for each team is as follows:
| Bangladesh | West Indies |
|---|---|
| 1. Tanzid Hasan | 1. Brandon King |
| 2. Saif Hassan | 2. Alick Athanaze |
| 3. Litton Das (capt, wk) | 3. Ackeem Auguste |
| 4. Parvez Hossain Emon | 4. Roston Chase (capt) |
| 5. Jaker Ali | 5. Amir Jangoo (wk) |
| 6. Nurul Hasan | 6. Rovman Powell |
| 7. Mahedi Hasan | 7. Jason Holder |
| 8. Rishad Hossain | 8. Gudakesh Motie |
| 9. Nasum Ahmed | 9. Romario Shepherd |
| 10. Taskin Ahmed | 10. Akeal Hosein |
| 11. Shoriful Islam | 11. Khary Pierre |
With the West Indies already demonstrating strong form in the series, Bangladesh’s decision to bat first is crucial. It will be interesting to see how the match unfolds in the remainder of the T20I series.
